Palomar
📍 California , Riverside County · Nearest city: Aguanga (15 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 933 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.33500, -116.95500Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: May (100/100, 22°C, 6mm lluvia) · Worst month: Feb (53/100, 206mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.70 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Palomar is one of San Diego's best mountain sites due to the micro climate which exists in the valley. SDHGPA membership required for Launch and LZ Gate access All Palomar launches and LZs are on private property. SDHGPA has only recently been given permission by the Pala Tribal Council to access the primary launch and landing areas after a lengthy site closure. Because of this and other Landowner agreements, site protocol is critical to the continued use of the site. http://www.sdhgpa.com/palomar.html
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